Photographer's Note

On a journey to Peloponnese last spring, a year ago, following the road from Astros to Platanos I was trying to find this church that I knew it was there but I couldn't remember where exactly..
It's been many years since I've visited and the rich vegetation made me loose my memory tracks..
Hidden but not forgotten this beautiful Byzantine church in Platanos will be festive tonight at time of Anástasi to celebrate the Resurection right after midnight with a liturgy filled with devotion.
During Easter time, the small villages of the Greek countryside, are packed with tourists especially this year that Easter falls on the same date for Greek Orthodox and Catholics.
But this church is far from the main tourist attention and is only for the few who will enjoy the serenity of this unique and divine moment.

Kalispera Eleni,
Lovely view of this picturesque little church nestled in the greenery surrounding it. Your distant viewpoint makes it very intimate. I like both its simplicity and aesthetic power, and the way the vertical cypresses cross the diagonal wall of rock, creating a nice visual effect. Excellent capture.
Have a happy Easter.
Christian

Good evening.
An interesting article about the place, a nice view of the church ...
Good time recording and contrast nicely shown the place and architecture, beautiful colors.
Good work and composition, beautiful place and architecture.
Have a nice evening and night, all the best for the weekend, good luck.
Paja.

Hi, Eleni, good morning!
Yes, I am glad to know that we have got Easter on the same date. This photo reminds me one old church in Bulgaria, as the Byzantine heritage.
Happy Easter!
All the best wishes,
Serghei

At the outset, happy Easter to you. The stone-built church is nestled between the thick foliage, with the rugged rocks providing the backdrop.

I did not expect you to make it all from San Diego to Pasadena, but the talk on April 12 turned out well. The Norton Simon Museum's officials were happy with the turnout, just as I was. Just a few days later, I made my way to Istanbul, where I gave a talk on April 18.

Kalimea Eleni,
The church situated within a beautiful green grove, cypress trees and must have a great scenery from its windows and blaconies.
Good depth achieved on photo, with the far side rocky slope in grey and contrast to the mostly green on image.
Charming surrounding well done picture.
Ike

Hi Eleni,hidden between the trees but veyr very beautiful,we can appreciate the typical style of this church,and the green scenery too,a very very nice and original composition,i like it! Happy Easter to you and your family and thanks,Luciano

Yassous Eleni
Now this charming and romantically set little church is well worth the hike out of town and away from the big tourist trails. I hope it will stay that way and thus a hidden gem for the connoisseurs.
have a great day and happy easter
Daniel

Hi Eleni,
What a sense of calm there is from this image, and not only that, but it feels like a privilege to see this scene, it seems we are peeping into a very hidden place here. The building is such a beautiful design, and the greenery is like something from the garden of Eden. Wonderful image, thanks as always for sharing.
Happy Easter!
Noel

Hello Eleni,
A great day to take pictures. This one is particularly beautiful and showcases the buildings nestled in the countryside while minimizing electric cables in the background.
The commentary is informative.
Regards,
JP